ruddle

/ˈrʌdl/
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Other forms: ruddles; ruddled

Definitions of ruddle
  1. noun
    a red iron ore used in dyeing and marking
    synonyms: raddle, reddle
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    type of:
    iron ore
    an ore from which iron can be extracted
  2. verb
    redden as if with a red ocher color
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    type of:
    redden
    make red
  3. verb
    twist or braid together, interlace
    synonyms: raddle
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    type of:
    interweave, weave
    interlace by or as if by weaving
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